The Women In Power Summit 2023

How To Write A Vision Plan

Six simple steps to getting what you want from life

by Sharmadean Reid

Property Diaries: How I Bought My First Home

Women are the lead applicant in just 31% of property purchases. It’s time for financial transparency. In our new weekly column The Stack asks, “How did you get on the property ladder?”

by Hannah Karpel

Communication

What to Wear To Work: Sharmadean Reid

A conversation with the iconic British businesswoman, author and creative consultant in partnership with The Stack World and Theory. This is a guest article by Fedora Abu, Originally published via Workwear inc

by Fedora Abu

Post Multi-Million Pound Exit, This Founder Is Building A Businesses Around Founder Communities

Rosie Dallas is a serial entrepreneur, led and informed by her passion for creativity, she is now on a mission to build the world's biggest founder community.

by Hannah Connolly

This Founder Is On A Mission To Clean Up The Internet

We caught up with Founder Sasha Haco to talk about her AI-powered start-up Unitary

by Isobel Van Dyke

Write Yourself A Vision Plan With These Six Simple Steps

The ultimate guide to getting what you want from life

by Sharmadean Reid

Entrepreneurship

"Because When I Rise, We Rise"

Mercedes Benson shares her Founders Rules on Creative Entrepreneurship in Partnership with Chivas & Learn

by The Stack World

Don't Let The Small Stuff Slide

Racism. Sexism. Any other -isms. Bullying. Microaggressions. Injustice. Anything that labels a group of people and oppresses them unstopped, unchecked, and unconfronted will grow in your world like an fungus.

by Sharmadean Reid

Hold a Clear Vision For Your Future

Your self image is the key to defining your future

by Sharmadean Reid

New Methods #1 - Know Thyself one...

Do your character traits and beliefs represent your true self, or are you simply feeding into the narrative you were assigned at birth?

by Sharmadean Reid

Meet The November Pitch Night Founders

Get to know the founders shaping the future and taking part in The Stack World's quarterly pitching night

by Alice Finch

Productivity

Catherine Lenson Knows How To Influence

Discovering the power of persuasion and becoming a master of influence in your professional journey takes skill, Catherine Lenson is here to help you along the way.

by Victoria Ayodeji

Soft Power - Leadership For A New Era

How can we use the principles of Soft Power as a new model of individual leadership?

by Victoria Ayodeji

The Power To Own Your Financial Future

In an era marked by economic challenges and a cost of living crisis harnessing financial empowerment becomes more critical than ever

by Victoria Ayodeji

The Power to Build Tech For Good

Frontier technologies like AI, AR and VR are redefining the way we interact with each other, making representation of women in tech more important than ever

by Victoria Ayodeji

Communication

Africa Brooke Wants You To Be Unapologetic

Discovering the power to use your voice

by Victoria Ayodeji

Negotiation Is Everything

Women are great negotiators. Time has proved that again and again. But getting to yes is a critical skill.

by Victoria Ayodeji

Welcome To The Stack World Women & Power Summit 2023

Join 300 women for our biggest event of the year as we discuss the intersection between women and power

by The Stack World

“Changing Your Mind Means You Have One” - The Crucial Rules To Founder Success

Health food trailblazer and Founder of PROPER Snacks, Cassandra Stavrou shares her rules on hiring, firing and non-negotiables as the founder of a multi-million pound company

by Aswan Magumbe

Maria Raga on how to grow a startup into a scalable powerhouse

Depop CEO Maria Raga grew the fledgling resale app into the Gen Z’s most relevant fashion outlet

by Florence Robson

Property Diaries: Home Renovation

TikTok trends, to the race for space, what do home improvements look like in 2023?

by Hannah Connolly

The Business of Barbie

After disappointing first quarter earnings, Mattel is placing big bets on turning its toy chest into a film empire

by Molly Innes

About Last Night: A Look Inside The Latest Stack World Pitch Night

Five Trailblazing Founders take to the stage in the latest instalment of The Stack World’s monthly pitching night

by The Stack World

Meet The July Pitch Night Founders

Get to know the founders shaping the future and taking part in The Stack World's quarterly pitching night

by The Stack World

Power Networking 2.0: Building Your Inner Circle To Win

There’s a knack to building a community, from conferences to the comfort of your home, here's how to do it

by Hannah Connolly

The Stack World’s Complete Guide To Pitching

With expert advice from both sides of the pitching table discover you our definitive guide to getting pitch perfect

by The Stack World

From War Studies to VP — How Marina Mansour Did It

"I wasn't afraid of hard work," from our new Working Girls Video Series, learn how this VP made it

by The Stack World

A Bold Conversation with a Publishing Powerhouse

Gail Rebuck DBE was the CEO of Penguin Random House for 22 Years. We hosted a live interview in partnership with Veuve Clicquot on what she learned from three decades in media and publishing.

by The Stack World

Be A Part Of This Game-Changing Start-Up Incubator

This June the first nationwide celebration of women in business will launch alongside an incubator programme designed to supercharge UK start-ups - here's how you can take part

by The Stack World

The Common Mistakes Every Founder Makes

We unpack the common mistakes women make during investment pitches - and how to avoid them

by Alia Coster

The WFH Reality Check

A survey of workers in the finance sector reveals employees are ignoring bosses' requests to return to the office

by Hannah Connolly

Meet The Six Pitch Night Founders

Get to know the founders shaping the future and taking part in our April Pitch Night

by The Stack World

“The next generation of founders and investors will look more like me”

Ahead of our April Pitch Night, Founder of Odin, the community unlocking better ways to invest as a collective, shares the “why” and how they are delivering a better investment landscape

by Mary Lin

The Founder Reaching New Heights 12 Months On From Pitch Night

From partnering with Patagonia to getting new investors onboard, Eve Kekeh shares her founder journey and what the future holds for Bundlee

by Hannah Connolly

Dealing With Competitors

Competition is a natural phenomenon that signals our methods are working. But what happens when it becomes your obsession?

by Sharmadean Reid

Reaching £10k In 24 Hours On Kickstarter

We caught up with Stack World Pitch Night alum Sara Berkai about starting her business, her biggest tips for pitching and what her kickstarter campaign could mean for the future of Ambessa Play

by Hannah Connolly

Meet the Fortune Four: The Angel Investors To Know

Investment in female-founded businesses is key to reshaping the future of gender equality. As we prepare for our Pitch Night Meet four angel investors taking the task into their own hands

by Hannah Connolly

How NICE Founder Lucy Busk Has Raised 1.1 Million And Counting In Crowdfunding

This Co-Founder is paving the way for industry-disrupting ambition, sharing her entrepreneurial story and her push to get more women into the world of investment

by Hannah Connolly

Securing A Job Promotion: How To Move Up The Career Ladder

In case you missed our expert panel on How To Get Promoted, we are sharing our biggest takeaways from the latest installment in our Stack Career Conversation Series

by The Stack World

How To Deal With Microagressions

Culture is created whether we like it or not and our only task should be to direct a healthy one whether at work, in the home or in our relationships.

by Sharmadean Reid

How To Manage Your Mental Health As A Female Founder

As a Founder, managing a healthy work-life balance can be difficult, and we get it, it can be lonely out there, here’s our tips on safe-guarding your mental health

by The Stack World

Productivity

How To Supercharge Your Career Progression

Seun Toye-Kayode went from graduate to Vice President at the investment bank Goldman Sachs in only seven years, here’s her guide to getting ahead

by Florence Robson

Meet The Founder Bridging The Workplace Wellness Gap

The occupational wellness gap affects billions of workers, founder Stella Smith is on a mission to change that and AWS is helping along the way

by Isobel Van Dyke

The Founders Demystifying Gynaecological Care

With a little help from the Amazon Web Services CTO Fellowship Program, start-up Syrona is on a mission to change the women's healthcare landscape

by Isobel Van Dyke

Meet The Founder Empowering Refugees

“I was captured by the value proposition to use the power of business to solve the world’s most pressing social problems."

by Hannah Connolly

UK Women Missing Out On A £599bn Stock Market Opportunity

As statistics reveal women are missing out on billions The Stack World unpacks how to invest in shares and crack the stock market

by Hannah Smith